Craig, VA County is a small rural community located in Southwest Virginia. With a population of just under 5,000, the population density is 15 people per square mile, much less than the United States average of 93 peoples per square mile. Despite its size, Craig County is home to numerous local businesses from retail stores and restaurants to local mechanics and home improvement stores. There are also several outdoor activities available for residents year round such as fishing, camping, kayaking, and hiking which take advantage of the area’s natural beauty. Additionally, there are numerous organizations that host events throughout the year including the Craig County Recreation Association which hosts sporting events from little league sports to adult leagues in basketball and soccer.
The population in Craig County is 4,914. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Craig County is 49.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Craig County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Craig County
- 65.8% are married
- 16.4% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 13.0% have children, but are single
Race in Craig County
- 99.4% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander